When to go · Solomon Islands
Solomon Islands, month by month
The best months for Solomon Islands: Aug, Sep, Oct.
Month by month
- JanuaryMixedHot, wet and peak cyclone season; flights and boats can stop for days.Guadalcanal north coast: rainy · Western Province: rainy · Malaita and the outer islands: rainyCrowds: Low · 1 festival or holiday
- FebruaryMixedSimilar to January; the lowest season for visitors.Guadalcanal north coast: rainy · Western Province: rainy · Malaita and the outer islands: rainyCrowds: Low
- MarchMixedRain and cyclone risk continue; Easter may fall in late March.Guadalcanal north coast: rainy · Western Province: rainy · Malaita and the outer islands: rainyCrowds: Low · 1 festival or holiday
- AprilMixedRain easing; the cyclone season tails off by the end of the month.Guadalcanal north coast: fine · Western Province: fine · Malaita and the outer islands: rainyCrowds: Low · 1 festival or holiday
- MayGoodTrade winds bring drier weather; a quiet time for lodges.Guadalcanal north coast: best weather · Western Province: fine · Malaita and the outer islands: fineCrowds: Low · 1 festival or holiday
- JuneGoodDry, cooler nights; good for Honiara's war sites and diving.Guadalcanal north coast: best weather · Western Province: fine · Malaita and the outer islands: fineCrowds: Medium · 2 festivals or holidays
- JulyGoodIndependence Day on 7 July; Australian school holidays fill dive lodges.Guadalcanal north coast: best weather · Western Province: fine · Malaita and the outer islands: fineCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- AugustGreatGuadalcanal landing anniversary (7 Aug); diving visibility improves.Guadalcanal north coast: best weather · Western Province: best weather · Malaita and the outer islands: best weatherCrowds: Medium · 2 festivals or holidays
- SeptemberGreatOne of the best months: dry, calm seas and good visibility.Guadalcanal north coast: best weather · Western Province: best weather · Malaita and the outer islands: best weatherCrowds: Medium
- OctoberGreatStill good; warmer, with the first build-up of humidity.Guadalcanal north coast: best weather · Western Province: best weather · Malaita and the outer islands: best weatherCrowds: Medium
- NovemberMixedCyclone season begins; still often calm in the west.Guadalcanal north coast: fine · Western Province: best weather · Malaita and the outer islands: fineCrowds: Low
- DecemberMixedHot and wetter; people travel home for Christmas and seats fill.Guadalcanal north coast: rainy · Western Province: fine · Malaita and the outer islands: rainyCrowds: Medium · 2 festivals or holidays
Weather by region
How each climate zone rates each month.
| Region | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guadalcanal north coastHoniara, the war sites, Bonegi | Wet | Wet | Wet | OK | Best | Best | Best | Best | Best | Best | OK | Wet |
| Western ProvinceMunda, Gizo, Marovo Lagoon, Roviana | Wet | Wet | Wet | OK | OK | OK | OK | Best | Best | Best | Best | OK |
| Malaita and the outer islandsAuki, Langa Langa, Rennell, Temotu | Wet | Wet | Wet | Wet | OK | OK | OK | Best | Best | Best | OK | Wet |